The Real Weird Sisters | A Harry Potter Podcast

Alice and Martha are joined by clinical psychology doctoral candidate Oak Reed (he/him) to discuss ways to combat transphobia and practice self care in difficult times. Important: For any trans listeners who may be experiencing thoughts of self harm or suicide, please contact the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 . For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, Oak recommends the follo...

It’s time to stop horsing around once and for all, and to finally have a serious conversation about the number one Hogwarts hottie, Firenze! He may not hold a candle to Mr. Tumnus, but he’s still one of the sexiest stargazers in the Wizarding World. We don’t know a whole lot about Firenze’s backstory, but one thing is for sure: Hagrid definitely didn’t breed him. Plea...

Jessie Earl (@jessiegender) of the Jessie Gender YouTube channel joins Alice and Martha to analyze JK Rowling’s transphobic views through a geek culture lens and discuss ways fans can distance themselves from these harmful ideologies without fully losing Harry Potter. Jessie, Martha and (sort of) Alice also talk Star Trek, including a mini Sorting Hat and a recasting of the Hogwarts professo...

Alice and Martha discuss their hottest, most original takes on poor, blundering Neville in the first three books. He may be worth twelve of Malfoy, but a game of Exploding Snap with him is the last thing Harry would ever want. Is your Remembrall glowing red? If so… sorry, we have no idea why, either! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are releas...

Alice and Martha are joined by “family” members Kate Hildner and Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim) to compete in a game of Family Feud hosted by the Real Weird Husband/Brother-in-Law Paul Asleson (@paulasleson). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to sub...

Special guest Laramie Dean (@bylaramiedean) joins the Real Weird Sisters to discuss his upcoming novel, Black Forest, his love of the horror genre, and LGBTQ+ allyship, as well as many other fun topics! Black Forest is available for pre-order at https://www.inkshares.com/books/black-forest. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every M...

Alice and Martha return to their discussion of Dumbledore’s questionable decision-making, from his hiring Lockhart, to his keeping Hogwarts open during a pandemic-like situation, to his inability to crack the case on the Chamber of Secrets. Not to mention the biggest question mark of all — what Dumbledore does on a daily basis. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/...

In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guests Aman Adwin (@AmanAdwin) and Matt Liguori (@mattliguori) of The Choir Room (@ChoirRoomPod) and the Sorting Slushie to sort the characters of Glee into Hogwarts houses. Warning! There is some adult language in this episode. Also, please be aware that the show contains spoilers from both Glee and the Har...

Most of the Real Weirdos so far haven’t got an ounce of logic, but oooh, Harry, it’s finally time to talk about a female character! Martha and Alice are back to discuss everyone’s favorite lovable know-it-all in the first two books. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are releas...

It’s time to discuss Wood, who is not a cane to be used on Harry, but a ruddy good keeper who goes on to play for Pride of Portree (nah, it was Puddlemere United). That means it’s also time for SPORTS HOUR with Alice and Martha! And this is NO time to be a gentleman, we’ll knock you off your brooms if we have to. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweird...

It’s time to discuss another unproblematic hero of the series! Alice and Martha discuss Draco’s sweet disposition and his inclusive value system, as they are clearly established in the first two books. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subs...

The two biggest Snape stans / apologists convene to praise this amazing, heroic character! Alice and Martha discuss Snape’s vast repertoire of talents, from his Potions ingenuity, to his logic skills, to his passion for refereeing Quidditch. And nothing is as impressive as his classroom management! There’s no question about it, this professor is Mature and a Real Adult! Please consider...

We are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programming this week to respond to current events and unpack our thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement as well as JK Rowling’s transphobic twitter tirade. In the second half of the show, we discuss some YA book recommendations to uplift voices of BIPOC as well as LGBTQ+ people. This is by no means an exhaustive list, just some of our...

Special guest Sarah Barrios (@SARAHBARRIOS) joins the Real Weird Sisters to discuss how Harry Potter has influenced her career as a recording artist and songwriter and go head-to-head against Alice and Martha in some fun Harry Potter games (activities?). Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are re...

Bee in your bonnet? We’ll eat ourselves if you can find a smarter podcast than this! Alice and Martha discuss everything Sorting Hat, from the original intent of the hat, to the houses that get the short end of the stick, to the Sorting Hat’s questionable sentience. Branched out a bit, haven’t we? Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New epis...

Alice and Martha have dirt on their noses and corned beef sandwiches packed for the first leg of the journey through Ron’s character. Even though he keeps busy mooching off his rich friends and dutifully tending Norbert, Ron still gets really good marks, and most importantly, he’s a wizard chess savant! (That part will be VERY significant later in the series). Please consider supportin...

Gray morals, silver eyes… it’s time to talk about one of the most complex minor characters of the series, “Garrick” Ollivander. From his passive aggressive digs at Gregorovitch to his obsession with listing wand stats, there’s plenty to discuss. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topi...

He may have a big mouth, but his heart is even bigger. Budge up, yeh great lump, It’s time to discuss everyone’s favorite gentle giant, Ru-BAE-us Hagrid! Oh happee dae! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show to make s...

Put on your Smeltings best and get ready to hum “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” because it’s time to “shake ‘em off, shake ‘em off.” That’s right, we are here to talk about one of the most perfectly normal characters ever created — Vernon Dursley, Howard’s uncle. Stay tuned for Part 2: this episode focuses solely on Vernon’s arc in Sorcerer’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets. And try not to ruin any of o...

Alice and Martha analyze Dumbledore’s arc in the first book, from his taste for lemon drops (LOL!) to his short-lived obsession with music. Before we begin, we would like to say a few words. And here they are: Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released...

In this crossover episode, The Real Weird Sisters (Alice and Martha) are joined by special guest Shandy and the Sorting Baseball Cap to sort the characters of the Twilight Saga into Hogwarts houses. Be aware that the show contains spoilers from both the Twilight and Harry Potter series. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters. Book club episodes are released ever...

It’s time for the Extraordinary General Podcast. Albus and Scorpius find themselves trapped in 1981, and by the grace of Dumbledore, they figure out a very simple yet realistic way to send a message to the future. Harry’s had some pretty horrible Hallows’ Eves, but this has got to be at least in the top five. It’s time to get Polyjuicing. We love you specifically, listeners...

In an alternate timeline, The Scorpion King teams up with Granger, Weasley, and Severus to set things right. Back in the real world, McGonagall flies off the handle about irresponsible time turner usage and Albus considers getting a matching mark to Delphi. Listen to this podcast if you have a “spare” moment! For Voldemort and Valor! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreo...

The Official Real Weird Gamemaker, Shut Up Tim (@ShutUpTim) returns to host the second “annual” Real Weird Hunger Games. Alice, Martha, and special guest Mary Kwiatkowski (@FrailMary) draft teams and compete in a D&D-style game featuring all your favorite Harry Potter characters as they fight to the death at the Ministry of Magic. If you’re confused, don’t worry; so are...

Alice and Martha discuss the Greatest Showman on Earth, Myrtle Elizabeth Warren, and time travel confusion as they continue through Act 2 of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Things are about to get Krazy! Please consider supporting us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/realweirdsisters New episodes are released every Monday and special topics shows are released periodically. Don’t forget to subsc...